Delhi police have registered an FIR over the alleged leak of a pre-print PDF of former army Chief General Manoj Naravane’s unpublished book Four Stars of Destiny.

The case was lodged after reports claimed that a typeset version of the manuscript was circulating online without authorization.

Authorities say the document appeared on select websites before official publication clearance.

Investigators are treating the matter as a serious breach involving restricted unpublished material.

How Leak Surdata-faced

The Special Cell initiated action after detecting wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital copies being shared across online platforms.

Some portals reportedly displayed the book’s final cover and listing as if it were ready for sale.

This triggered red flags about premature exposure and possible illegal distribution channels.

Officials suspect unauthorized access during pre-publication processing or file transfer stages.

Probe Focus Areas

Cyber teams are tracking upload sources and download trails.

Forensic experts are examining metadata and document signatures.

Investigators aim to identify the first upload point and the sharing network.

Authorities are checking whether insiders or third-party vendors were involved.

Coordination with central cyber and intelligence agencies is underway.

Parliament Controversy Link

The issue escalated after a heated lok sabha session controversy.

Rahul gandhi cited alleged content from the unpublished manuscript during remarks on the Doklam standoff.

Government leaders objected strongly to referencing unpublished defence material.

The exchange led to disruptions and sharp political reactions inside the House.

Security Sensitivity

Officials say the manuscript includes discussions related to military events and strategic situations.

Even if not classified, unpublished defence narratives are considered sensitive.

Early circulation could create misinterpretation or selective political use.

Authorities are assessing whether any official secrecy norms were violated.

Possible Legal Angles

Charges may include unauthorized wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital distribution and copyright breach.

Additional sections could apply if data handling rules were violated.

Platforms hosting the files may receive takedown notices.

Individuals found sharing the document knowingly could data-face action.

Next Steps

Police will map the full circulation chain.

Statements from publishers and production partners may be recorded.

Digital platforms are being asked to preserve server logs.

Further legal action will depend on forensic findings and access history.

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